Snickers, Mars Bars chocolate receive poison threat

SYDNEY - A threat to contaminate Snickers and Mars Bars chocolate bars in New South Wales does not extend to any other state, or to New Zealand.

All Snickers and Mars Bars chocolate bars are to be withdrawn from sale in New South Wales following a contamination threat, food manufacturer MasterFoods said today.

Company president Andy Weston-Webb said a threat had been made to poison a member of the public using the chocolate bars.

"Due to the very serious nature of the tampering threats, we are instigating an immediate withdrawal of Snickers and Mars from all NSW retail outlets," Mr Weston-Webb said in a statement.

"Whilst this is underway I must reiterate the police warning not to eat any Snickers or Mars bar bought in NSW."

But there was no evidence the threat had been carried out, he said.

"At this stage the withdrawal is precautionary, as there is no evidence of anyone having become ill as a result of the threat."

- AAP